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Best Boat Accessories
I am looking for "accessories" for my husbands's (and mine too!) new boat.
It is a 24 foot Sundancer. It's really not new, but a few years old, and came without electronic stuff. He bought the boat very cheap at an auction. We will be boating on Chesapeake Bay. Not far from shore, because we are new to boating. We do want to do some fishing. Should we start with a good radio or some kind of GPS? The boat does have a depth sounder. We are on a pretty tight budget, so I'm curious about whether or not used electronics is a valid option. Thank you for any advice. |
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Cindy wrote:
I am looking for "accessories" for my husbands's (and mine too!) new boat. It is a 24 foot Sundancer. It's really not new, but a few years old, and came without electronic stuff. He bought the boat very cheap at an auction. We will be boating on Chesapeake Bay. Not far from shore, because we are new to boating. We do want to do some fishing. Should we start with a good radio or some kind of GPS? The boat does have a depth sounder. We are on a pretty tight budget, so I'm curious about whether or not used electronics is a valid option. Thank you for any advice. First. Welcome to rec.boats and Welcome to boating. Get a copy of "Chapman's to start with. Then get some instruction. The Coast Guard Aux. and U.S.Power Squadron are organizations that offer courses free or at minimal cost. West Marine is probably the best known outfitter. You should be able to find a store locally. They also have a pretty good product and how to knowledge base to draw from. |
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On 26/01/2010 10:37 PM, Cindy wrote:
I am looking for "accessories" for my husbands's (and mine too!) new boat. It is a 24 foot Sundancer. It's really not new, but a few years old, and came without electronic stuff. He bought the boat very cheap at an auction. We will be boating on Chesapeake Bay. Not far from shore, because we are new to boating. We do want to do some fishing. Should we start with a good radio or some kind of GPS? The boat does have a depth sounder. We are on a pretty tight budget, so I'm curious about whether or not used electronics is a valid option. Thank you for any advice. Willing good looking woman in a skimpy bikini. You asked... |
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"Cindy" wrote in message ... I am looking for "accessories" for my husbands's (and mine too!) new boat. It is a 24 foot Sundancer. It's really not new, but a few years old, and came without electronic stuff. He bought the boat very cheap at an auction. We will be boating on Chesapeake Bay. Not far from shore, because we are new to boating. We do want to do some fishing. Should we start with a good radio or some kind of GPS? The boat does have a depth sounder. We are on a pretty tight budget, so I'm curious about whether or not used electronics is a valid option. Thank you for any advice. Cindy, Need to make sure you have the minimum required safety equipment http://www.boatus.com/onlinecourse/d...GULATIonS.html This may differ where the enforcement is state alone rather than shared with the USCG but it should be close to the same and state requirements should be available on the DNR site for your state. I'd also maintain the recommended equipment. Failure to maintain the required equipment will result in a fine if/when inspected and failure to follow the regs on marine sanitation or polluting will result in BIG fines. Not saying you fine folks would do either but just wanted to point it out and provide the link. I agree 100% that a safety course is a very important first move and if the whole family is involved from the onset, your boating experience will be greatly enhanced. Have fun! |
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